Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Higgins Elementary Community Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Higgins Elementary Community Academy serves the southern part of its school district in Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Higgins Elementary Community Academy's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Higgins Elementary Community Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Higgins Elementary Community Academy is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2897 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
90%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Higgins Elementary Community Academy's ranking?
Higgins Elementary Community Academy is ranked #2897 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Higgins Elementary Community Academy?
271 students attend Higgins Elementary Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Higgins Elementary Community Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Higgins Elementary Community Academy?
Higgins Elementary Community Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Higgins Elementary Community Academy offer ?
Higgins Elementary Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Higgins Elementary Community Academy part of?
Higgins Elementary Community Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Higgins Elementary Community Academy located?
Higgins Elementary Community Academy is located in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in West Pullman.
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